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Rooftop Concert Series returns to downtown Provo after a 7-year hiatus
The beloved free concert tradition that ran from 2010–2019 and once filled Center Street with thousands of fans is officially back. Co-founders Sarah Wiley, Mindy Gledhill, and Justin Hackworth are running the reboot in partnership with Mayor Marsha Judkins and the McGowan family.
- Kickoff show
- Friday, May 15 · 7 p.m.
- Where
- Nu Skin Plaza · 100 W Center St.
- Lineup
- I Don't Know How But They Found Me, Sego, Pinguin Mofex
- Admission
- Free
- 2026 season
- May 15 · Jun 26 · Jul 24 · Aug 21 · Sep 18
Cheesecake Factory coming to University Place this fall
The chain announced its first Utah County location at the Orem shopping center — next to Dillard's and Itto Sushi, with construction starting immediately.
Provo Rec Center drops student membership to $25/month for BYU and UVU
Countdown to Summer promo runs May 13–22. Month-to-month, no cancellation fees. Residents also get 10–20% off longer-term plans.
EPIC Sports Park opens for free drop-in play through mid-October
From April through mid-October, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., the community can use the fields whenever they're not reserved. Look for "Open Field" signs on site.
Sunset Farmers Market returns to Orem City Center Park for the 2026 season
Around 200 small local businesses set up every Wednesday evening from May through October — local produce, baked goods, food trucks, and live music. City Center Park, 5–9 p.m.
2nd annual Orem Asian Festival lands at The Orchard at University Place
Booths, cultural performances, and food at the Utah Chinese Association's pan-Asian celebration — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission.
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